Richard J. Barr
Richard James Barr (November 28, 1865 – June 11, 1951) was an American politician and lawyer.
Richard J. Barr | |
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| Member of the Illinois State Senate | |
| In office 1902–1950 | |
| Succeeded by | Lottie Holman O'Neill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard James Barr November 28, 1865 Wilton Center, Illinois |
| Died | June 11, 1951 (aged 85) Joliet, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | William G. Barr |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Biography
Born in Wilton Center, Will County, Illinois, Barr went to University of Illinois and then received his law degree from University of Michigan Law School. He was admitted to the Illinois bar and practiced law in Joliet, Illinois. He served as Joliet city attorney and was mayor of Joliet. From 1903 until 1951, Barr served in the Illinois State Senate and was a Republican. In the 1903 Joliet mayoral election, Democratic candidate William C. Crollus defeated Barr's reelection effort.[1] Barr died in a hospital in Joliet, Illinois.[2][3] His son William G. Barr also served in the Illinois General Assembly.[4]
References
- "ILLINOIS TOWN ELECTIONS.: Municipal Tickets Chosen on Variety of Issues Throughout State Yesterday". Chicago Tribune. April 22, 1903. p. 3 – via ProQuest at Chicago Public Library.
- Illinois Blue Book 1949-1950, Biographical Sketch of Richard J. Barr, pg. 215
- "Services Held in Joliet Today For Richard J. Barr", The Farmers Weekly Review (Will County, Illinois), June 13, 1951, pg. 1
- Heise, Kenan (February 27, 1987). "Lawmaker, Real Estate Developer William Barr". Chicago Tribune. p. 30. Retrieved July 5, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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